Genetics in Jenna Venture Game

In this video tutorial, Larson introduces the Jenna Venture video game as a tool to learn complex genetics concepts. The game involves using a trait tracker to understand dragon genetics, focusing on chromosomes and traits like wings, arms, and legs. The tutorial explains how to determine dominant and recessive traits and provides guidance on breeding dragons to achieve desired genetic outcomes.

What is the primary purpose of the Jenna Venture video game?

• To provide a platform for dragon breeding competitions

• To teach the basics of video game design

• To entertain players with dragon adventures

• To help players learn complex genetics concepts

What tool is essential for tracking traits in Jenna Venture?

• Genetics Textbook

• Video Game Manual

• Jenna Venture Trait Tracker

• Dragon Breeding Guide

In the game, what does the trait tracker help you determine?

• The dominant and recessive traits

• The dragon's age

• The dragon's favorite food

• The dragon's habitat

What is the dominant trait for wings in Jenna Venture?

• Having small wings

• Having no wings

• Having colorful wings

• Having wings

What happens when both wing genes are switched to wingless?

• The dragon's wings disappear

• The dragon's wings change color

• The dragon grows larger wings

• The dragon's wings become smaller

What is the recessive trait for legs in the game?

• Having extra legs

• Having short legs

• Having no legs

• Having long legs

How does the legs trait compare to the wings trait?

• Legs have no dominant trait

• Wings are always recessive

• Legs are always dominant

• Both have the same dominant and recessive pattern

What is the dominant trait for arms in Jenna Venture?

• Having long arms

• Having arms

• Having short arms

• Having no arms

What happens when both arm genes are switched to armless?

• The dragon's arms change color

• The dragon's arms become shorter

• The dragon's arms disappear

• The dragon's arms grow longer

What is the next step after identifying dominant and recessive traits?

• Creating a dragon habitat

• Following game directions to breed desired dragons

• Feeding the dragons

• Designing a new dragon species